Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Franklin and Marshall's yield is 4 pts higher than Union's
Yield rate - 2
Franklin and Marshall admits 36% vs. 44% at Union
Acceptance rate - 3
Union's SAT midpoint is 8 points higher than Franklin and Marshall's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- UnionVery selective
- Franklin and MarshallVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- UnionTest scores recommended
- Franklin and MarshallTest-optional
How they read a record
Union
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important.
Franklin and Marshall
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Union | Franklin and Marshall |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Very important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Union College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Franklin and Marshall College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why